Experience
Public affairs, communications, technology partnerships, education, and civic leadership.
Experienced across public, private, academic, and community sectors.
A professional record centered on connecting people, institutions, policy, media, technology, and community priorities.
Office of the Mayor — Deputy Executive Director of Communications & Public Engagement, NYC Commission on Gender Equity
Develops and manages internal and external communications and marketing plans, public education and engagement, partnerships, and intergovernmental relations. Develops internal and external communications strategies across digital and traditional media platforms, manages media relations, prepares speeches, talking points, press releases, op-eds, annual reports, and other materials, and coordinates intergovernmental communications for consistent messaging and alignment.
Director of Partnerships — Information Technology & Telecommunications
Developed strategic partnerships with city agencies, technology firms, nonprofits, academia, governments, unions, and professional associations. Established a project portfolio to manage plans and partnerships with 187 city agencies and external organizations, collaborating through virtual networks, in-person engagement, and other channels to advance emerging technologies and position New York as an innovative, technology-driven center.
Office of the Mayor, Executive Director — NYC Latin Media & Entertainment Commission
Led initiatives to position New York as a capital of Latin media and entertainment through business strategy, partnerships, marketing, and public relations. Managed a 40-member board of executives and presidents from major businesses, developed a project portfolio to coordinate multiple programs and operations, prepared press announcements and speaking engagements, and created partnerships with industry, public schools, colleges, and universities.
Adjunct Professor — New York University, Columbia University, LIM College
Taught graduate and undergraduate courses in Strategic Communications for Risk Professionals, Public Relations Writing, Strategic Communications, Public Relations Consulting, and the Practice of Public Relations.
Assistant Commissioner — NYC Department of Youth and Community Development
Managed 80 citywide nonprofits with direct staff of 11 and oversaw 80 directors, with annual funding of $39.7M. Developed project plans to manage internal and external communications plans and improve data collection.
President and Entrepreneur — Midtown Media Consulting, Inc.
Managed virtual consultants to deliver technology and marketing projects on budget, on time, and within scope. Developed project portfolios to coordinate multiple projects and operations that met organizations’ strategies.
Areas of expertise
Communications
Messaging, public relations, marketing campaigns, media engagement, and presentation strategy.
Leadership & Events
Conference development, stakeholder engagement, executive programs, and public-facing initiatives.
Policy & Partnerships
Partnership building across government, industry, academia, nonprofits, and community groups.